EDP Training on Small Millets Production and Promotion
Globalization has its adverse impact on the health of people, including rural masses. It is basically due to change in food habits. Since the introduction of Green Revolution, we have lost the native seeds and given up organic farming methods. As a result, farmers have lost the fertility of their lands and also a steady income. The consumption of modern agricultural items has worsened the health of many people.
Having diagnosed the adverse impact of modern cultivation methods, GREEN has taken steps to preserve native seeds, especially of pulses and cereals, and promoted organic farming in dry lands. We promoted cultivation of small millets among small and marginal farmers having dry lands.
To accomplish this noble task, GREEN organised an Entrepreneurship Development Training program on the subject of Cultivation and Production of Small Millets. It invited small and marginal farmers as participants. Over 135 farmers and members from women SHGs participated.
This EDP Training motivated the participants to create awareness among public to understand the natural value and nutrient potential of native pulses and cereals. It also encouraged them to use these millets in making variety of food stuffs.
Experts from Iyarkai Velan Inayam (Tamilnadu Natural Farmer Association) promoted by (late) Shri. Nammalvar, provided technical support and guest lecturers during the training process.
Farmers Development Training
GREEN organised a training program for small and marginal farmers on agriculture promotion in dry lands. We trained 76 farmers and motivated them to adopt organic farming techniques in their dry lands. We promoted horticultural processes in their lands as part of agro-forestry initiative.
